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System dynamics applications in performance measurement research

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  • Olufunke Olufunmi Oladimeji
  • Heather Keathley-Herring
  • Jennifer A. Cross

Abstract

Purpose - This study investigates system dynamics (SD) applications in performance measurement (PM) research and practice. A bibliometric analysis was conducted to investigate the maturity of this research area and identify opportunities for development. Design/methodology/approach - A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted to provide a comprehensive and rigorous review of the existing literature. The search was conducted on 10 platforms identifying 97 publications, which were evaluated using bibliometric analysis. Findings - The analysis revealed that applications of SD are most commonly used in the PM system design phase to model organisational performance. In addition, the bibliometric results showed a highly dispersed author set, with most studies using exploratory methods, suggesting that the research is in a relatively early stage of development. The results also showed that over 50 per cent of the causal models were not validated, emphasizing an important methodological gap in this research area. Research limitations/implications - This SLR is limited to indexed publications on 10 platforms, the search strategy was relatively precise and only available papers in English language were used for the literature review. Practical implications - PM systems supported by SD can help managers understand and improve organisational behaviours by addressing dynamic complexities and relationship between variables. This study evaluates the maturity of this research area including information about the current development of this area and opportunities to build on existing knowledge. Originality/value - This study identifies how SD approaches are applied to PM and highlights areas that require further research consideration. This paper is the first of two publications to result from this study and focuses on evaluating the current state of this research area.

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  • Olufunke Olufunmi Oladimeji & Heather Keathley-Herring & Jennifer A. Cross, 2020. "System dynamics applications in performance measurement research," International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 69(7), pages 1541-1578, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijppmp:ijppm-12-2018-0453
    DOI: 10.1108/IJPPM-12-2018-0453
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    1. Carmine Bianchi & Robinson Salazar Rua, 2022. "A feedback view of behavioural distortions from perceived public service gaps at ‘street‐level’ policy implementation: The case of unintended outcomes in public schools," Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 39(1), pages 63-84, January.
    2. Saroj Koul & Ivan W. Taylor & Oluwabunmi A. Falebita & Takuma Ono & Rowland Chen & Mia T. Vogel, 2022. "Examining the success of women of color-owned small and medium-sized enterprises in the United States: A system dynamics perspective," International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, Springer, vol. 18(4), pages 1373-1401, December.

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